experienced rn - Edmond, OK , USA, United States - OU Health

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    OU Health Edmond, OK , USA, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Position Title:
    Experienced RN - Registered Nurse -PACU - Days - Edmond

    Department:
    Adult PACU

    Job Description:

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    Location: Edmond Medical Center

    Shift Available: Full-Time(40 hours/week), 8:30a-7p 4days/week

    Rotating Call (Weekdays 7a-7p Weekends 7a-7a(50-90hrs/month)

    General Description:

    Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
    • Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
    • Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
    • Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
    • Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
    • Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
    • Delivers patient care competently.
    • Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
    • Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
    • Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
    • Delegates tasks to support staff.
    General Responsibilities:
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

    Experience: N/A

    License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire. PALS (American Heart Association) required within 1 year of hire.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
    • Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
    • Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
    • Some computer skills.
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